To write knowledgeably, intimately and effectively about things past is an art that is not easily achieved. A classic instance is the series of letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru, whiling away his time in prison, to his growing daughter Indira. Now Kamath has attempted to emulate Nehru - and with commendable success. Gauri could be any teenager studying in school anywhere in India and wishing to know what she is not taught by her textbooks. Here in these letters one finds wit, wisdom and very valuable information presented in an easily understandable form for those who want education, enlightenment and fun.